44 Bodies Sent to Gorkha from Bhote Koshi Flood Victims
Summary
Forty-four bodies from the Bhote Koshi flood victims have been sent to Gorkha, creating a management challenge for hospitals there. Many of the bodies are badly damaged, making identification difficult.
Key Points
- 44 bodies from Bhote Koshi flood victims have been sent to Gorkha.
- Gorkha Hospital is already holding 29 bodies, with 4 more at NPI.
- Thirteen bodies had to be sent to Pokhara because they could not be kept in Gorkha.
- Hospital officials say identification is difficult because many of the bodies are not intact.
